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$x$ and $y$ are in inverse proportion. If $x$ increases to 3 times its original value, then $y$ becomes:

Class 8Direct and Inverse ProportionsDirect and Inverse Proportions

Aone-third of its original value
B3 times its original value
Cthe same
D9 times its original value

Step-by-Step Solution

Since

x y

is constant, multiplying

x

by 3 means

y

must be divided by 3, so

y

becomes one-third of its original value.

Answer: A) one-third of its original value

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